Fandom Poll and Discussion: The Fundamental Fanfiction Exchange Thread

[themostepotente]

Since fanfiction exchanges seem to be so big in fandom, I thought I would do a huge discussion to gauge everyone's opinions on them. The two biggest Potterverse exchanges -- merry_smutmas and reversathon -- were huge successes and this year will mark the third round of merry_smutmas, now in full swing.

First off, I'd like to start by applauding the efforts of gmth hostess of merry_smutmas, fluffyllama hostess of reversathon, lysrouge and lizardspots hostesses of hpvalensmut, starrysummer hostess of hp_springsmut, and underlucius hostess of the first annual harry_holidays. I know it can be very time consuming, and without the cooperation of its participants, quite hectic I'd imagine.

I, for one, am a big fan of fic exchanges and have participated in four since I joined fandom. I regret passing on this year's reversathon, but I hope to participate next year and happily enjoyed the entries of those that did.

And this year's merry_smutmas looks to be the biggest and baddest yet!

So without further adieu, I bring you the ultimate fan fiction exchange thread: part poll and part discussion. Looking forward to everyone's thoughts and input!

[Poll #561327]

And what's a TMP discussion without a few essay-type questions? *G*

1.) Are you generally satisfied or unsatisfied with the fics you submit? Explain.

2.) How do you think the drop-outs (last minute or otherwise) and the complainers (those who are unsatisfied with their assignments and bitch to the hostess) should be handled?

3.) What are your thoughts on pinch-hitting? (Writing a last minute emergency fic)

4.) And lastly, what has been your favorite fic exchange and why?

--P

Comments

[thescarletwoman.livejournal.com]

1.) Are you generally satisfied or unsatisfied with the fics you submit? Explain.
I'm generally fairly satisfied. I always try to write the best thing I can and thus whatever I turn in is my best work. Therefore, I'm satisfied. :)

2.) How do you think the drop-outs (last minute or otherwise) and the complainers (those who are unsatisfied with their assignments and bitch to the hostess) should be handled?
Sharp pointy stick? XD Honestly... it depends on the reason. I run a FQF so a lot of times I don't get all the fics back, for various reasons. Some tell me and some don't. If it's a personal reason that crops up, well, that's unavoidable. If it's because you didn't have time and you knew you wouldn't... you shouldn't have signed up. If it was because you didn't like your pairing you were given? Well... that's the way the cookie crumbles. As for those who complain because they don't like it? It's a challenge and different people see different things different ways. If you gave a prompt expecting it to be written one way, you should have written it that way yourself.

3.) What are your thoughts on pinch-hitting? (writing a fic last minute emergency fic)
Pinch hitters rule. I always sign up to be one. If we're needed, we're needed.

4.) And lastly, what has been your favorite fic exchange and why?
Dunno. I haven't participated in enough yet to say which is my fave. Thus, I'm going to not answer for a bit until I start signing up for more. :)

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

If it's a personal reason that crops up, well, that's unavoidable.

See florahart's being hit by a car excuse :P

[thescarletwoman.livejournal.com]

*reads* welll... there is that excuse.

Hopefully one wouldn't be banned from such... but like florahart said... you never know. XD